Penglipuran isa traditional countryside owning
unique characteristic life, socializing and culture. The countryside is lead by
a leader which is Bendesa or Kelian or Penyarikan or Patengan and he/she is
assisted by Sinoman. The social system is recognized by the 12 group terms that
are number 1 until 12 as member of Pemerincik that is commissioned member
converse the problem or plan and its result is submitted to the member. They
are very trusting of 12 groups and have represented the tradition in heritage
away back. The Consanguinity System in this countryside is Patrilinial system
that is according to father lineage. This countryside religion leader is called
as Jero Bayan which is consisted of 3 Jero Bayans that is a Jero Bayan Mucuk
and 2 people of Jero Bayan Nyoman. The specific cultural potential like pattern
of building architecture remains to be traditional, the beautiful nature and
environment with cool atmosphere, hence this countryside is the ideal place to
visit during your vacation in Bali.
LOCATION
It is located in Kubu Village , Bangli Sub district and
Bangli Regency. The natural nature and environments of countryside is
designating the pittance touch of modernization influence. This countryside is
supported by cool atmosphere because it is located on the height land about 700
m above sea level and according to history of all old doyens that this
countryside is taken away from the word Pengeling Pura what its meaning
remember to ancestor, but there is also telling that the word of Penglipur mean
the entertainer. It is said that at former empire era, all king often use this
area as a place to amuse themselves, because its nature is beautiful and can
give the peacefulness and inspiration at the time of experiencing a problem.
INTERESTING POINT
The houses exist in this countryside from north to the south
is look very beautiful in particular the Balinese traditional entrance gate
which are made similar each other. When we step down to this village, we will
meet the Balinese houses are oriented northeastwards to Mount Agung which is
located in north-east of Bali Island . The structure of house building between
one house and others are equal in particular to condition, form, size and
function from the building except building of family bed room is freeform. The
family temple building is places the same direction to the Agung Mount, kitchen
is located in upstate from the lawn and the building of Bale Sakaenem is the
six beamed building which its function for ceremony place. The place for look
after the livestock and the place to plant assorted vegetable are referred as
non irrigated dry field which is called Teba. Its Construction material is made
from wood except family residence. It is predominated by substance from bamboo
because around this countryside is bamboo producer.
